Director of Operations

vor 2 Monaten


Berlin, Deutschland Vara Vollzeit

What we do

As the first company from Europe’s leading AI venture studio Merantix, Vara has grown since 2018 to become a 30-member international team. Our diverse team consists of highly motivated and ambitious entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and technology experts.

**Further information can be found on our website**:
Your role

As the Director of Operations, you will oversee the operations of Vara across all markets, aiming to provide high-quality and affordable breast cancer screening to women worldwide. You will work closely with the headquarters in Germany as well as with Vara’s local teams in India, Egypt, and Mexico.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Support the building and development of high performing local teams in Vara’s target markets:

- Assist in hiring local teams. This includes defining organizational structures in collaboration with the country leaders.
- Develop, coach, and mentor the key personnel in Vara’s markets.
- Develop a team culture aligned with Vara’s global culture.

2. Empower and manage the local teams to deliver Vara’s offering in the respective markets:

- Manage local teams on a weekly basis through the country management.
- Develop and implement KPIs, metrics, processes, and procedures to measure operational performance.

3. Launch in new countries and continuously develop the launch playbook:

- Lead and execute the launch in new markets until the country management is hired and onboarded.
- Continuously develop best practices and processes to optimize launches in new markets.

**4. Manage legal and operational risk**:

- Ensure compliance with relevant international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with international operations.

5. Develop strategies that allow Vara to reach as many women as possible:

- Collaborate closely with the C-suite in Berlin to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence.

**Profile**:

- Proven experience as a Director of Operations or in a similar senior leadership role, preferably within a fast-growing tech company or a company with extensive international operations.
- Significant professional experience in emerging markets, preferably as part of a Western company.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities, with a track record of driving operational excellence and achieving business objectives.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams across different international locations.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing market conditions.
- Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
- Experience in a VC funded company is desirable.

What we offer
- Work flexibly

In-office? From home? Somewhere in between? Whatever you prefer.
- Team Culture

We host regular team nights and events to foster company culture and cohesion.
- Connect at our AI Campus

Meet some truly exceptional humans at the AI campus — home to countless inspiring startups, events, and opportunities to broaden your horizons.
- Competitive salary

We regularly benchmark salaries within the tech and healthcare industry.
- Develop your career

Dedicate yourself to impactful projects and have regular, meaningful career development sessions with your manager.



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